Structuring tourism projects, resort acquisitions and hotel developments

Tourism transactions in the Maldives are rarely limited to a simple asset purchase. They often involve leasehold rights, project companies, brand arrangements, operating contracts, government approvals and financing conditions.

We advise investors on whether a tourism opportunity should be structured as a resort acquisition, hotel development, joint venture, management arrangement, share acquisition, lease transfer or staged development project.

In resort and hotel matters, the legal position depends on the land arrangement, lease term, regulatory approvals, operator rights, development obligations, financing structure and exit route available to the investor.

Our work is focused on protecting investor control, sequencing approvals, negotiating transaction documents and ensuring that commercial rights remain enforceable throughout the life of the tourism project.